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Safety Crew Vacancies

Safety Crew Vacancies You may be aware that we have recently lost a couple of key individuals from our safety team at Derwent Reservoir. As such, this is placing strain on our remaining team to fill all of the duty slots. We will be looking to identify and recruit replacements to bring the team back up to strength to provide greater resilience. Until this point I would be grateful if

Published 07:50 on 22 Apr 2019
Galley opening times over Easter

The Galley will be open for food on Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday . On Good Friday and Easter Monday there will be no food served but the galley will be open for people to make tea and coffee with an honesty box left out. We know you will wash and clean up after yourselves if you use this facility.

Published 20:53 on 17 Apr 2019
RYA First Aid course. Saturday 27th April

Open to all members. Places must be booked by 22nd April by contacting Ian Davies <softwaremistress88@gmail.com>. Priority will be given to Instructors and those who play an active role in helping with water activities.

Published 20:09 on 11 Apr 2019
Derwent Dambuster: Great British Sailing Challenge May 11/12

Derwent Reservoir will be hosting a Great British Sailing Challenge event on the 11 th and 12 th May. The GBSC is a series of handicap racing events that take place throughout the year. The racing is tracked using GPS trackers fitted to every boat. You can find out more about the Great British Sailing Challenge from this article https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/210617/Great-British-Sailing-Challenge-launched . The Derwent Reservoir event will be open to any

Published 20:17 on 2 Apr 2019
New Club racing format

The club racing season is underway and this year we are trialing a new format for racing. Please have a look at the updated club sailing instructions on the website. A copy will also be posted in the club house.

Published 20:43 on 29 Mar 2019
Club opens this weekend: Spring has arrived!

The club opens for sailing on Saturday March 23rd with the first race at 11am Sunday March 24th. Racing will have 2 fleets , Fast and slow handicap. PY>1098 will start first in fast handicap. Lets all get out there and sail!

Published 21:32 on 21 Mar 2019
Junior Commodores Reception

Come join us for a swashbuckling Pirates party at our Junior Commodores Reception!
Sunday May 26th 4-6pm
Pirate themed games, dancing, come dressed as a Pirate (optional) and lots more!

Published 13:00 on 20 Mar 2019
Fantastic work party

We have had a great turnout and some real graft for the first work party. Thank you to everyone who helped out. Lots of areas of the club look much tidier and refreshed. The club opens on Saturday 23rd March with first racing on Sunday 24th March so looking forward to seeing everyone back out on the water.

Published 19:41 on 9 Mar 2019
Tractor Training March 9th and 16th

If you are involved in running training or events, do you need to learn to launch the ribs using the club tractor safely? Anyone hoping to use the club tractor should attend the tractor training sessions. These will be going on during the work parties. Come along, spend some time at the work parties and get your tractor training on the same day.

Published 12:42 on 9 Feb 2019
Workparties Saturday March 9th and March 16th

Your club needs you! Come and bring you skills to help prepare the club for the new season. Lots of ground work and painting jobs to be done. Any time you can spare will be appreciated. Great way to meet and work alongside other members. Free soup and roll to sustain you. If you have particular skills or equipment please contact our house and grounds secretary Nichola Harris<nichola.ball@gmail.com>

Published 12:21 on 9 Feb 2019